Earth – and all of reality – is under assault from space, magic
forces, other dimensions and more! But if Superman, Batman and Wonder
Woman changed forever, does it mean salvation for everybody else – or
disaster? The Trinity leads DC's heroes and some surprising allies in a
sprawling battle to save reality! Featuring Krona, Morgaine Le Fey, the
Crime Syndicate, Despero, Enigma, the JLA and loads of other DC heroes
and villains!

Issue #44 on sale April 1; issue #45 on sale April 8; issue #46 on sale
April 15; issue #47 on sale April 22, issue #48 on sale April 29 • 32
pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #2

Written by Tony Daniel

Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea

Covers by Tony Daniel

With the destruction of Arkham Asylum and dozens of Gotham City’s most
lethal villains rioting through the streets, it would seem that
Nightwing, Robin and their allies have their hands full. But they
hadn’t counted on the return of Batman himself! But is it really The
Dark Knight? If so, why is he acting so strangely? And if not, is this
a threat that could mean the destruction of Gotham?

This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle
shifts to the next level with a face-off and ending that will have
everybody talking. Who has earned the right to be Batman? Who thinks
they deserve it? Robin? Nightwing? Jason Todd? Who will ultimately win
the BATTLE FOR THE COWL?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every
10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel),
retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by
Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale April 8 • 2 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – MAN-BAT #1

Written by Joe Harris

Art by Jim Calafiore

Cover by Ladrönn

Spinning out of the events in BATTLE FOR THE COWL, Gotham City is in
chaos and the villains of Arkham Asylum are running amok. One such
villain is the evil Doctor Phosphorus who seeks out another scientist
in this one-shot to help him grow even more powerful. But when that
scientist is Kirk Langstrom, a.k.a. Man-Bat, Doctor Phosphorus – and
all of Gotham – will get much more than they bargained for!

On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – ARKHAM ASYLUM #1

Written by David Hine

Art by Jeremy Haun

Cover by Ladrönn

Gotham City has become a place of nightmares and madness. At its
poisoned heart lies Arkham Asylum. For decades the lunacy has been kept
under control by Batman and contained within the walls of Arkham. But
with Batman gone, what happens once the walls come tumbling down? In
this one-shot, will the Asylum’s administrator Dr. Jeremiah Arkham fall
prey to the madness that has plagued so many of his inmates? Or will he
seize this opportunity to usher in a new era for Gotham’s most haunted
institution?

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – THE UNDERGROUND #1

Written by Chris Yost

Art by Pablo Raimondi

Cover by Ladrönn

With Batman gone, the villains have descended on Gotham! A who's who of
Bat-villains star in this one-shot including Catwoman, the Riddler,
Harley Quinn, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, The Penguin and Ra's Al Ghul. What
kind of havoc will these villains wreak on a city that's already on the
verge of implosion? Who will oppose them? And could they all work
together to take down Gotham City – or will they just destroy each
other? Find out when THE UNDERGROUND rises!

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AZRAEL: DEATH’S DARK KNIGHT #2

Written by Fabian Nicieza

Art by Frazer Irving

Cover by Guillem March

The Suit of Sorrows worn by Azrael grants the power of wrathful
vengeance. It magnifies the wearer's sins of imperfection. It is a
death sentence waiting to be exacted. So then why do so many people
want it? And why does Azrael, the new soldier for the Order of Purity,
refuse to give it up even when he knows it will eventually kill him?
With Gotham City torn apart by BATTLE FOR THE COWL, the new Azrael
seeks to fill the void left by Batman's absence and redeem his tainted
legacy, but the League of Assassins wants the suit for Talia and her
own heir to The Dark Knight's mantle. And through it all, someone
watches, waiting to snatch the prize from the winner...

On sale April 22 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ORACLE #2

Written by Kevin VanHook

Art by Don Kramer & Jay Leisten

Cover by Guillem March

The Calculator will go to any lengths to save the life of his daughter
Wendy – even if it means using remnants of the Anti-Life Equation to do
so! But when Oracle intervenes, she soon finds out that the Calculator
has been killing Internet hackers from across the globe to get his
hands on the Equation, and the final name on his list is hers!

On sale April 15 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #28

Written by Christina Weir & Nunzio DiFilipis

Art and cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez & Kevin Nowlan

“New Dawn” Part 3 of 3! Forced to work side by side, Batman and the
Riddler may end up together forever…trapped inside King Tut’s Tomb!
Concluding Batman’s first comic book encounter with the cursed King Tut!

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #12

Written by Steve Niles

Art and cover by Kelley Jones

Blood will run and people will scream in the final chapter of this
mysterious and macabre maxiseries! The Dark Knight takes on the
monstrous Midnight for the fate of Gotham City, but things do not end
well for either hero or villain, and neither Batman nor Gotham will
ever be the same after Midnight...

On sale April 29 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE OUTSIDERS #17

Written by Peter J. Tomasi

Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott

“The Deep” part 3 of 6! While The Outsiders find their hands full
dealing with a new group called the Thrashers, a battle of the minds
between Jack Ryder and his Creeper persona shakes the group to its
core. And in the shadows, The Insiders make an offer to Deathstroke
that he can't refuse. All this plus Owlman tries proving himself to the
team!

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #2

Written by James Robinson & Greg Rucka

Art by Pete Woods

Cover by Gary Frank

Variant cover by Pete Woods

Superman thought that joining his people on New Krypton would allow
him to ease some of the tension between Earth and his people, but
lately nothing’s been easy for the Man of Steel! Alura still shows no
signs of becoming the kind of leader Superman wants her to be. The
people of New Krypton still don’t understand the responsibilities that
come with their new abilities. And as for Zod? Superman doesn’t even
know where to start with Zod. All The Man of Steel knows is that he
can’t be trusted. And Zod is about to prove Superman right.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For
every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank),
retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by
Pete Woods). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale April 8 • 2 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #876

Written by Greg Rucka

Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jose

Cover by Andrew Robinson

Enter: Ursa!

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN #687

Written by James Robinson

Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes

Cover by Andrew Robinson

Mon-El has agreed to be Metropolis’s new champion – unfortunately
Metropolis wants nothing to do with him! In the wake of the events in
the “New Krypton” saga, Mon-El faces fierce anti-Kryptonian sentiments
from a city that assumes he’s Kryptonian. Oh, and there’s also the
not-so-small problem of Rampage. Meanwhile, the Guardian and his
Science Police must deal with the Prankster’s new wave of murderous
fun. And Black Lightning and Steel face the repercussions of a world
without Superman.

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #40

Written by Sterling Gates

Art by Jamal Igle & Jon Sibal

Cover by Joshua Middleton

“Who is Superwoman?” part 4! Following last issue, Supergirl must
decide what to do with a shocking piece of information that casts all
of “New Krypton” in a new light! Meanwhile, Lois begins putting
together clues regarding the body found in Metropolis Harbor and the
strange message it was broadcasting.

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #58-59

Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Mike Johnson

Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend

Part 2 and 3 of "Nanopolis”! Guest writers Dan Abnett and Andy
Lanning join Mike Johnson and superstar artist Whilce Portacio
(WETWORKS, BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL) to take you to a place The World's
Finest heroes have never been before! In issue #58, Batman risks
everything to save The Man of Steel, but can even his newest
Bat-technology help against an unprecedented threat? And in issue #59,
it’s an out-of-control Superman vs. The Dark Knight, with the lives of
both men hanging in the balance! Look out for two issues in one month
to conclude “Nanopolis”!

Issue #58 on sale April 15; issue #59 on sale April 29

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1

Written by Geoff Johns

Art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver

Through the decades, many heroes have taken the mantle of The Flash,
but they all ride the lightning that crackles in the wake of the
greatest hero the DC Universe has ever known, the man who sacrificed
himself to save the Multiverse: Barry Allen!

Following the events of FINAL CRISIS, Barry has beaten death and
returned to a fast-paced world that a man out of time wouldn’t
recognize. Or is it a world that is only just now catching up? All the
running he’s done before was just a warmup for the high-speed race that
he and every other Flash must now run, because even though one
speedster might have beaten death, another has just turned up dead!
From Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, the visionaries responsible for
the blockbuster GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH and THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR,
comes the start of an explosive and jaw-dropping epic that will
reintroduce to the modern age the hero who single-handedly birthed the
Silver Age of comics! DC history will be made, and the Flash legacy
will be redefined!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For
every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van
Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a
cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more
information.

On sale April 1 • 1 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JONAH HEX #42

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray

Art and cover by Jordi Bernet

It’s Jonah Hex as you’ve never seen him before: as a kid! During a
particularly tense duel, Jonah is reminded of the lessons of his
childhood. And to say that Jonah’s father was a believer in “tough
love” is the understatement of the year!

On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #19

Written by Dan Jurgens

Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund

It’s the aftermath of the “Reality Lost” arc as Booster Gold learns the
dire consequences of time travel from Time Master Rip Hunter. And the
toughest lesson learned involves understanding how keeping his sister
Goldstar alive could be more dangerous than anyone ever dreamed.

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #19

Written by Andrew Kreisberg

Art by Mike Norton & Josef Rubinstein

Cover by Ladrönn

Black Canary confronts the new vigilante known as Cupid over her sick
obsession with Green Arrow and the trail of dead bodies Cupid has left
at his feet. But don’t expect Cupid to go down without a fight!

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DEAD ROMEO #1

Written by Jesse Blaze Snider

Art and cover by Ryan Benjamin

Jonathan Romero, aka “Dead Romeo,” was the lead singer of the ‘80s rock
band “The Dead Romeos.” But that was before a mysterious set of
circumstances turned him into a vampire and sent him straight to Hell.
Now he's back on Earth and he has a difficult choice to make: Kill his
true love and earn his permanent release from eternal damnation – or
protect her and burn for eternity. Either way, someone is going to die!

It’s vampires, romance, rock and dismemberment like you’ve never
seen before! New writer Jesse Blaze Snider joins artist Ryan Benjamin
for a bloodsucking good time in this all-new 6-issue miniseries.

On sale April 1 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #35

Written by Peter J. Tomasi

Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman

Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari

Prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT! “Emerald Eclipse” continues as a Red Lantern
escapes out of its sciencell and ignites a riot on Oa, forcing Guy,
Kyle, Kilowog and Voz to try and prevent the ultimate jailbreak.
Meanwhile, Sodam Yat and Arisia arrive on Daxam to stop Mongul and the
Sinestro Corps. But how can they hope to stop an entire Corps? Plus:
Sinestro arrives on Korugan in search of his daughter!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For
every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Patrick
Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the
Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the
Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #41

Written by Geoff Johns

Art and cover by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion

Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari

Prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT! In “Agent Orange” part 3, the truth behind
the eternally corrupt Vega System is finally revealed and the Green
Lantern Corps will pay dearly for uncovering the secret. Meanwhile, the
greed of Agent Orange knows no bounds as his demand for the universe
explodes. Plus, Hal continues to struggle with the abilities of his new
power ring.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For
every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Philip Tan
& Jonathan Glapion), retailers may order one copy of the Variant
Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews
Order Form for more information.

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #32

Written by Dwayne McDuffie

Art by Federico Dallocchio

Cover by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter

While the team struggles with the aftermath of dissolution, the cosmic
force known as Starbreaker sets out to ravage the earth for a hidden
source of unimaginable power. But with the team facing its own crisis,
who will stand in his way?

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #26

Written by Geoff Johns

Art by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill

Covers by Alex Ross

Featuring three painted covers by Alex Ross depicting the entire
Justice Society of America! In a very special day-in-the-life story of
the JSA titled “Black Adam Ruined My Birthday,” the team celebrates the
birthday of one of their own – Stargirl! Don’t miss this momentous
issue.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers by
Alex Ross that can be ordered separately. Please see the Previews Order
Form for more information.

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

R.E.B.E.L.S. #3

Written by Tony Bedard

Art and cover by Andy Clarke

Vril Dox – the universe’s most benevolent jerk – recruits more team
members to help him reclaim his intergalactic L.E.G.I.O.N. police
force. But you’ll be as shocked as he is when he learns who stole it in
the first place. Believe us when we say this secret will rattle the
entire DCU cosmos! Guest-starring the Omega Men.

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #6

Written by Billy Tucci Art and cover by Billy Tucci

It is the day of reckoning. With no choice but to fight to the end,
Rock orders a starving and battered Easy Company to fix their bayonets
as the Germans close in. But just as all seems lost, enter the bloodied
“Iron Little Men” of the 442nd. Is there time for this small band of
heroes to go for broke and turn the tide of battle to save The Lost
Battalion?

On sale April 29 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE MIGHTY #3

Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne

Art by Peter Snejbjerg

Cover by Dave Johnson

Alpha One may be the most powerful being on the face of the planet, but
emotionally, he’s vulnerable – and he needs a friend he can trust. His
ally Gabriel Cole, who has just officially taken command of Section
Omega, is becoming that friend. But neither man knows the danger they
tempt by inviting each other into their homes. And what amazing secrets
are hidden in Alpha One’s underground headquarters?

On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS ANNUAL 2009 #1

Written by Sean McKeever

Art by Fernando Dagnino & Raul Fernandez

Cover by Andrew Robinson

Prelude to the “Deathtrap” crossover between the pages of TEEN TITANS,
TITANS and VIGILANTE! Titans Tower has mysteriously come to life to
attack the Teen Titans! But The Titans have one secret weapon their
unknown assailant doesn’t know about. Will they be able to use this
weapon in time to save themselves? Find out as the story continues in
TITANS #12! And be sure to check out the awesome interlocking covers by
Andrew Robinson spanning the entire “Deathtrap” story that create one
massive image!

On sale April 1 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US

TITANS #12

Written by Judd Winick

Art by Howard Porter

Cover by Andrew Robinson

“Deathtrap” Part 1 of 5! Completely unhinged, Jericho continues his
assault upon his former teammates. As if that wasn’t enough, he also
draws the Teen Titans into his twisted plot. And the Vigilante makes it
his mission to stop Jericho – permanently! Continued in VIGILANTE #5!

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

VIGILANTE #5

Written by Marv Wolfman

Art by Rick Leonardi & John Stanisci

Cover by Andrew Robinson

“Deathtrap” part 2 of 5! After attempting to kill Cyborg, Vigilante has
been locked up by the Titans. But Vigilante knows that there is a
traitor in their midst, and he will use any means necessary to bring
Jericho to justice – Even if that means killing all of the Titans to do
it!

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #70

Written by Sean McKeever

Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson

Cover by Andrew Robinson

“Deathtrap” Part 3 of 5! Straight from the pages of VIGILANTE #5, the
team gets roped into Jericho’s insane plot to take out both Titans
teams. But how can they fight back against a menace who can possess
their bodies? Continued in TITANS #13, on sale in May!

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #12

Written by Bruce Jones

Art by Al Barrionuevo & Dan Green

Cover by Howard Porter

You can’t go home again! At last, our time-lost warriors learn who’s
been holding them captive and why. But that doesn’t necessarily mean
they can win a fight for freedom against this enemy who turns out to be
far stranger than they ever could have imagined.

On sale April 22 • 12 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SECRET SIX #8

Written by Gail Simone

Art by Carlos Rodriguez & Bitt

Cover by Nicola Scott

It's a special double date issue as the surviving members of the Six
take a night on the town in that disturbing way that only they can do.
It's dinner and a movie with bullets and bloodshed in an all-romance
(with violence) issue you won't want to miss! Plus, what does Ragdoll
dream about? Um, it’s not for the squeamish.

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SOLOMON GRUNDY #2

Written by Scott Kolins

Art and cover by Scott Kolins

Christened on a Tuesday! Writer/artist Scott Kolins (FINAL CRISIS:
ROGUES REVENGE, THE FLASH) brings you the exclusive first-ever Solomon
Grundy battle with Bizarro! The two monsters smash through Gotham City
in a stirring, mind-blowing death match you’ll have to see to believe!
Plus: Witness more of the origin of Cyrus Gold as he begins his evil
destiny by committing his first horrid murder. Will Cyrus ultimately
uncover who murdered him and unravel the Solomon Grundy curse forever?

On sale April 8 • 2 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WARLORD #1

Written by Mike Grell

Art by Joe Prado & Walden Wong

Cover by Mike Grell

At the Roof of the World in Tibet, a team of paleontologists and
adventurers has made the find of the century: perfectly preserved
dinosaur specimens that appear to have died mere days before! Their
expedition takes a deadly turn when they uncover an impossible portal
to another world – an unbelievable country at the hollow center of the
Earth, the mythical land of Skartaris! But they’re not the first
surface-worlders to find themselves stranded in Skartaris, and their
arrival in his peaceful home triggers an unforgettable new adventure
for the hero who has taken the land as his own: Travis Morgan, the
Warlord! This new ongoing series marks the return of creator Mike Grell
to the fantasy saga that made him famous! Reunite with Tara, Shakira,
Tinder and the rest of the cast in a story that continues the
adventures of the Warlord but opens up a new era where any reader can
jump aboard.

It’s Paris in the springtime! Our 3-part revue of The Spirit’s finest
female foils concludes with the woman who puts the femme in femme
fatale, the toast of Montmartre: Plaster of Paris! Where this beauty
goes, murder follows en suite!

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

STRANGE ADVENTURES #2

Written by Jim Starlin

Art by Manuel Garcia & Al Milgrom and Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter

Cover by Jim Starlin and Rob Hunter

Adam Strange discovers that someone – or something – is stealing stars.
But no one believes him! Has Adam gone crazy? Meanwhile, Comet remains
in hiding until the arrival of a very unexpected visitor while Bizarro
tries putting an end to a senseless war.

On sale April 1 • 2 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #31

Written by Gail Simone

Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan

Cover by Aaron Lopresti

“Rise of the Olympian!” Two warrior cultures collide as Diana finally
faces off against the invulnerable champion of Zeus known as Achilles –
the demi-god warrior reincarnated to replace Wonder Woman! Also, we
learn more about the monstrous creature Genocide as a key member of the
supporting cast hovers near death. The story that changes Diana's
status quo forever continues!

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: SCARECROW AND TWO-FACE YEAR ONE TP

Written by Bruce Jones and Mark Sable

Art by Jesus Saiz, Sean Murphy and Jimmy Palmiotti

Cover by Zach Howard

Two of Batman’s greatest foes star in this new title collecting YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW #1-2 and TWO-FACE YEAR ONE

#1-2.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD: 52 PICK-UP TP

Written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz

Art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund

Booster Gold is back in this softcover volume collecting BOOSTER
GOLD #1-6 as the Super Hero from tomorrow must repair the timeline of
the DC Universe to earn membership in the Justice League of America!

The unforgettable epic is now in trade paperback! Batman's immortal
foe, Ra's al Ghul, should be dead at last — so how has he returned to
haunt The Dark Knight? Find out in this intense tale originally
presented in BATMAN ANNUAL #26, BATMAN #670-671, ROBIN #168-169, ROBIN
ANNUAL #7, NIGHTWING #138-139 and DETECTIVE COMICS #838-839!

Ra's al Ghul is back . . . but what does his return have to do with
Batman's teenaged son, Damian — whose mother is Ra's al Ghul's
daughter, Talia? It will take the combined skills of Batman, Robin and
Nightwing to get to the bottom of these mysteries and stop Ra's al
Ghul's insidious plans.

The year’s most mind-blowing event is collected in this spectacular
new hardcover featuring FINAL CRISIS #1-7! What happens when evil wins?
That’s the devastating question Superman, Batman, the Justice League
and every other super being in the DC Universe must face when Darkseid
and his otherworldly legion of followers actually win the war between
light and dark. Written by superstar creator Grant Morrison (JLA,
BATMAN) with stellar art from J.G. Jones (52 covers), Carlos Pacheco
(SUPERMAN) and Doug Mahnke (BLACK ADAM), this event defined the DCU and
the New Gods for the 21st century and beyond!

In this classic story from IMPULSE #62-67, featuring art by Ethan
Van Sciver, Max Mercury discovers that his connection to the speed
force has been severed. Now, it’s up to Impuse to save his mentor and
surrogate father.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN TP

Written by Judd Winick

Art by Mike Norton, Diego Barreto, Wayne Faucher and Robin Riggs

Cover by Cliff Chiang

Green Arrow and Black Canary finally discover the whereabouts of
Connor Hawke – but can they save him? Find out in these stories from
GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #11-14 and GREEN ARROW SECRET FILES #1.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US

THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE NEW PRINTING TP

Written by Marv Wolfman

Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel

Cover by Alex Ross

Don’t miss this new printing of the definitive history of the DC
Universe. Featuring virtually every character in the DC Universe, this
tale takes us from the dawn of creation to the end of recorded history
and lays the foundation for adventures to come.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 104 pg, FC , $12.99 US

JLA DELUXE EDITION VOL. 2 HC

Written by Grant Morrison

Art by Howard Porter, Gary Frank, Greg Land, Val Semeiks and others

Cover by Howard Porter & John Dell

Collecting stories from JLA #10-17, PROMETHEUS #1 and JLA/WILDCATS
in Deluxe format, this volume features the Justice League facing off
against Lex Luthor's newly assembled Injustice Gang while the fate of
the Earth itself hangs in the balance.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 24 • 320 pg, FC, $29.99 US

RANN/THANAGAR HOLY WAR VOL. 1 TP

Written by Jim Starlin

Art by Ron Lim, Jim Starlin, Rob Hunter and Al Milgrom

Cover by Ron Lim and Rob Hunter

The star-spanning adventure from issues #1-4 of the cosmic
miniseries and HAWKMAN SPECIAL #1 features Adam Strange, Hawkman,
Captain Comet and more. Can our heroes stop the nefarious Lady Styx
from turning the entire universe into her own congregation?

All of the teenagers who have served as Robin star in this title
collecting stories from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #100,
NIGHTWING #101, BATMAN #428 and 442, ROBIN #126 and 132 and TEEN TITANS
#29.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US

THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 26 HC

Written by Will Eisner

Art and cover by Will Eisner

This collection features nearly impossible-to-find post-1952
material including stories originally published by Harvey Comics,
Kitchen Sink Press, The New York Herald Tribune and many more! Closing
the door on DC’s massive republishing effort spotlighting the Spirit
Universe, this volume is a genuine collector’s treasure trove.

This book is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.

Advance-resolicited; on sale June 17 • 256 pg, FC, $59.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: MARTIAN MANHUNTER VOL. 2 TP

Written by Jack Miller and others

Art and cover by Joe Certa

The 1960s adventures of J’onn J’onzz are collected in this new
volume featuring stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #305-326 and HOUSE OF
MYSTERY #143-173!

In this third volume Opal City is terrorized by Dr. Pip, an
eccentric bomber. Plus, Starman teams up with Batman to save the life
of Solomon Grundy. Collecting STARMAN #30-38, STARMAN ANNUAL #2,
STARMAN SECRET FILES #1 and THE SHADE #1-4.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 17 • 432 pg, FC, $49.99 US

STATIC SHOCK: REBIRTH OF THE COOL TP

Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III

Art by John Paul Leon and Steve Mitchell

Cover by John Paul Leon

Static, currently appearing in TEEN TITANS, is back in this new collection of classic stories from his hit Milestone series!

When a mutagenic gas accidentally gave him superhuman abilities,
Virgil Hawkins was reborn as Static, the electrically powered teen
Super Hero. And while Static tries to balance the pressures of his
school work, after-school job and family life, he also protects his
inner city neighborhood against villains including Holocaust and
Commando X. Collecting STATIC #1-4 and STATIC SHOCK!: REBIRTH OF THE
COOL #1-4.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: FINEST WORLDS HC

Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson

Art by Ed Benes, Rafael Albuquerque, Rags Morales and John Dell

Cover by Rags Morales

Collecting three titanic tales from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #50-56! First
up, it’s the untold story of how Superman’s dad and Batman’s father had
a fateful meeting many years ago! Then, the Li’I League is on the scene
as miniature versions of the JLA find their way into the DCU! It’s up
to Superman, Batman and their peers to keep the tykes from destroying
everything in their path. And in the third story, The Man of Steel’s
powers find a new home in the body of The Dark Knight. Now Batman
possesses incredible Kryptonian abilities while Superman stands
powerless. How will they adjust physically and psychologically to these
bizarre changes? And will Batman’s new absolute powers corrupt him
absolutely?

Advance-solicited; on sale June 3 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM BIZARRO WORLD TP

Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, Otto Binder, E. Nelson Bridwell and John Byrne

Art by Eric Powell, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, John Byrne and others

Cover by Eric Powell

The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns and Richard Donner joins
artist Eric Powell (The Goon) for "Escape from Bizarro World," a 3-part
story in which Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important
people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of
Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home:
Bizarro World! Also included in this volume are classic tales of
Bizarro from SUPERMAN #140, DC COMICS PRESENTS #71 and MAN OF STEEL #5!

Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SUPERMAN: ENDING BATTLE TP

Written by Geoff Johns, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz and Joe Kelly

Art by Pascual Ferry, Duncan Rouleau and others

Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino

When the villainous Manchester Black uncovers Clark Kent’s secret
identity, it sets in motion one of the hardest days in Superman’s life.
Collects stories from SUPERMAN #185-186, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
#608-609, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #130-131 and ACTION COMICS
#795-796.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US

WONDER WOMAN: LOVE AND MURDER TP

Written by Jodi Picoult

Art by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Drew Johnson and others

Cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson

#1 New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult joins the series
in this volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #6-10! Wonder Woman, in her
disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman
Affairs, is assigned to capture herself. But how can she accomplish
this without revealing her secret identity?

Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #4

Written by Matt Wayne

Art by Andy Suriano & Dan Davis

Cover by Scott Jeralds

Batman knows one must study the past in order to solve the problems
of the future, but he never expected to literally be part of history!
Now, thanks to the Time Lord known as Rip Hunter, Batman and Aquaman
might never return to the present!

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #5

Written by Mike Kunkel

Art and cover by Mike Kunkel

Strange things are happening, and Captain Marvel is pretty sure it has
something to do with a certain crazy doctor! With the help of two
sentient cockroaches, Dr. Sivana has recently escaped from Fawcett City
Penitentiary and set out to take over the world. Using the one skill he
has – being a mad scientist – Sivana creates a robotic mayhem on the
city of Fawcett. But he needs more power, and it would appear that his
archenemies Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel might be just what the
doctor ordered.

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

SUPER FRIENDS #14

Written by Sholly Fisch

Art by Scott Shaw! & Terry Beatty

Cover by J. Bone

When the alien Kanjar Ro invades Earth, he freezes all humans so
that they won’t mess with him – including the Super Friends! What he
doesn’t know is that he’s about to face resistance from their super
best friends – the Super Pets!

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

SUPERGIRL: COSMIC ADVENTURES IN THE EIGHTH GRADE #5

Written by Landry Q. Walker

Art and cover by Eric Jones

It’s graduation day, and things couldn’t be more complicated! The
whole gang is here, and the cosmic craziness is about to get way out of
hand!

On sale April 1 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

TINY TITANS #15

Written by Art Baltazar & Franco

Art and cover by Art Baltazar

Our magical friend Zatara visits the Titans’ Treehouse and brings
some new fuzzy friends to meet the gang. And it’s Rose’s turn to
babysit the Terror Titans when a group activity yields fiery results.

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

TINY TITANS: ADVENTURES IN AWESOMENESS TP

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco

Art and cover by Art Baltazar

Check in on the young, adorable heroes of Sidekick Elementary as
they head into space, get their report cards, transform into monkeys,
fall in love and more! Collecting issues #7-12 of the monthly comic.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • FC, 144 pg, $12.99 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #36

Written by John Rozum, Tom Warburton and Jim Alexander

Art by Will Sweeney, Jay Stephens, Maurice Fontenot and Ethen Beavers

Cover by Jay Stephens

In a new Secret Saturdays story, Komodo is captured by Argost!
Plus, Cryptipedia entries from the world of the Secret Saturdays,
Samurai Jack shops for a way home, and the Kids Next Door face the
masters of disguise!

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #56

Written by Tim and Julie Cahill, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch

Art by Andy Suriano, Robert Pope and Christopher Cook

Cover by Andy Suriano

The creators of My Gym Partner's a Monkey pen a new story in which
Jake's art makes him famous! Plus, the gang at Foster's Home tries to
teach Wilt some new tricks, and Billy and Mandy mess with Father Time!

On sale April 29

32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

LOONEY TUNES #173

Written by Jesse Leon McCann and various

Art by Omar Aranda, Alberto Saichann, David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo

Cover by Scott Gross

In an adventure that could only be described as “Rumble in a…Puddle,”
it’s Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote like you’ve never seen them before
– in a good old-fashioned snow fight!

On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

SCOOBY-DOO #143

Written by Robbie Busch and John Rozum

Art by Scott Neely and Scott Gross

Cover by Scott Neely

The White House has an unexpected guest! The Scooby Gang will have
to find the secret behind the Wicked Witch of the West Wing before the
government gets scared silly!

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

GEN13 #29

Written by Scott Beatty

Art and cover by Mike Huddleston

Grunge discovers the horrific truth about the Sk8-Gra-La skatepark,
but will it be in time to save his life? Or will he end up broken at
the bottom of the bowl? He's going to need the help of his fellow
gen-active teammates, but they have little problems of their own to
deal with: specifically the miniaturized mastermind Dr. Cross! Kicking
off a new bimonthly shipping schedule!

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WILDCATS #10

Written by Christos Gage

Art by Neil Googe & Shawn Moll

Cover by Neil Googe

Majestic’s Hawaiian utopia is everything he advertised it to be and
more! Yet there’s something sinister just beneath the surface that the
team can’t pin down. Also, a former team member returns...but on whose
side?

And in a special backup, Christos Gage and Shawn Moll (She-Hulk)
bring back the group everybody’s been waiting for – Team Seven!

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE AUTHORITY #9

Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage

Art by Simon Coleby and Ivan Reis & Livesay

Cover by Simon Coleby

The Authority find themselves in a battle for their lives against a
being of immense power and they’ll need a miracle to survive in one
piece. Do they still have an ace up their sleeve? And one of the
members of the team will be taking an incredible step toward
recovery...but at what cost?

It’s the beginning of a new storyline – one that will finally
reveal the true source of the Great Machine's strange powers! As New
Year's Eve approaches, Mayor Mitchell Hundred makes a shocking
announcement while the retired Super Hero's past returns to haunt Times
Square.

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

FRINGE #4

Written by Mike Johnson and various

Art by Tom Mandrake

The FOX television phenomenon Fringe
continues in this special tie-in comic series from creators J.J.
Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Don't miss any of the clues as
the mysteries of FRINGE unfold here!

This book is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.

RESOLICITED • On sale April 29 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GEARS OF WAR #7

Written by Joshua Ortega

Art by Simon Bisley and Henry Flint

Video game cover art

Of all the storylines in the mega-hit Gears of War 2, few resonate
like the tragedy of Tai Kaliso. The story of this proud warrior with a
gentle heart is finally told in a special issue pencilled by legendary
comic book superstar Simon Bisley!

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

MIRROR’S EDGE #6

Written by Rhianna Pratchett

Art by Matthew Dow Smith

Cover by Niko Henrichon

In order to save what’s left of her family, Faith must break into
the headquarters of the city’s premier security firm. To add to the
difficulty, she must then break out. If she’s caught, it could mean the
end for everybody. In the finale of the miniseries event written by
famed game writer Rhianna Pratchett and illustrated by Matthew Dow
Smith (SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS) we conclude this adventure further
fleshing out the incredible video game world!

The sequel to last year's top-selling HEROES hardcover is now in
trade paperback! This stunning new volume collects the incredibly
engaging online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC
TV series Heroes! Collecting every online chapter from Season Two, this
volume features the work of top TV and comics writers. Included are the
stories "TheTen Brides of Takezo Kensei," "The End of Hana and
Drucker," "The Golden Goose" and many more!

Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • 272 pg, FC, $19.99 US

POINT BLANK NEW EDITION TP

Written by Ed Brubaker

Art by Colin Wilson

Cover by Sean Phillips

Grifter is determined to get to the bottom of a bewildering mystery
in this gripping precursor to the SLEEPER series. Collecting the entire
five-issue miniseries, the story begins as Grifter is caught in a
deadly game of cat and mouse. Reprinted here as a new edition with a
new cover by Sean Phillips, this volume works as a set alongside
upcoming collections of the SLEEPER saga.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • FC, 128 pages, $14.99 US

Mature Readers

ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA VOL. 1 HC

Written by Alan Moore

Art by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray

Cover by J.H. Williams III

ABC. Alan Moore’s entrancing masterpiece is collected for the first
time in oversized, Absolute format featuring the spectacular art of
J.H. Williams III. The first of three ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA slipcased
collections, this volume collects PROMETHEA #1-12! Discover the stories
that introduced Sophie Bangs, an ordinary college student in a weirdly
futuristic New York, whose life will be changed by her research into
the mythical warrior woman known as Promethea!

Acclaimed writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (COUNTDOWN,
FRIDAY THE 13TH, JONAH HEX) join forces with artistic powerhouse Darick
Robertson (The Boys) for a 6-issue WildStorm epic like no other. In
anticipation of the upcoming multiplatform Activision video game comes
the hyperkinetic world of PROTOTYPE! Follow New York homicide
detectives as they track a serial killer unlike any they’ve ever faced,
and enter a new era where human extinction and monstrous evolution
collide! Featuring a variant cover by superstar artist Jim Lee!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For
every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Darick
Robertson & Matt Jacobs), retailers may order one copy of the
Variant Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee). Please see the Previews
Order Form for more information.

On sale April 1 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • Mature Readers

RESIDENT EVIL #2

Written by Rick Sanchez

Art and cover by Kevin Sharpe & Jim Clark

The prequel to the most anticipated new game of 2009 continues as
Chris Redfield’s fight against the proliferation of B.O.W.s rages on!
His current mission takes him to the jungles of Brazil and on the hunt
for a Nazi scientist whose dark genetic research has gone awry. And
through it all, learn more about the failed mission that still haunts
Chris!

On sale April 8 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

MATURE READERS

MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #4

Written by Jeff Parker

Art and cover by Tom Fowler

Open the book and turn all the pages!

Enter a land for kids of all ages

Like the Stone Age or The Dark Age, but not the Age of Reason!

You can go anywhere you like, but leaving is treason!

For the Lancing Tuskmoggin are playing at joust –

It's the Enchanted Menagerie of Emil Gaust!

On sale April 15 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RESISTANCE #5

Written by Mike Costa

Art by CP Smith and Ramón Pérez

Cover by CP Smith

The best-selling PlayStation 3 game franchise continues! Capelli
and his team are overwhelmed and outgunned by the invading Chimera, but
they hatch a desperate plan that might just even the odds if they can
pull it off...assuming they don’t all get killed in the process. The
safety of the United States hangs in the balance!

On sale April 29 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #18

Written by Walter and Louise Simonson

Art by Mike Bowden & Walden Wong

Cover by Jon Buran & Tony Washington

Garona brings Twilight’s Hammer down on the peace summit at
Theramore, further setting back relations between the Horde and the
Alliance. But all is not as it seems as mysterious outside forces
continue to hatch a plan of disruption. Could someone possibly be
secretly aligned with the Scourge?

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE X-FILES #6

Written by Doug Moench

Art and cover by Brian Denham

The latest Badlands disappearance is a local woman who may still be
alive. While Scully pursues the presumed abductor and escaped serial
killer known as “Dante,” Mulder explores the Hollow Earth – an
underground realm of caves and tunnels with no small resemblance to
Hell. Will he find the missing woman? Or will Dante reach her first?
And what happens if the demons Dante claims haunt him turn out to be
real?

On sale April 15 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

BAYOU VOL. 1 TP

Written by Jeremy Love

Art and cover by Jeremy Love

“BAYOU, which tackles racism and violence in 1930s Mississippi, is as hypnotic as it is unsettling.” — Wired

The first book from the original webcomics imprint of DC Comics is
here! South of the Mason-Dixon Line lies a strange land of gods and
monsters; a world parallel to our own, born from centuries of slavery,
civil war, and hate.

Lee Wagstaff is the daughter of a black sharecropper in the
Depression-era town of Charon, Mississippi. When Lily Westmoreland, her
white playmate, is snatched by agents of an evil creature known as Bog,
Lee’s father is accused of kidnapping. Lee’s only hope is to follow
Lily’s trail into this fantastic and frightening alternate world. Along
the way she enlists the help of a benevolent, blues-singing swamp
monster called Bayou. Together, Lee and Bayou trek across a hauntingly
familiar Southern Neverland, confronting creatures both benign and
malevolent, in an effort to rescue Lily and save Lee’s father from
being lynched.

BAYOU VOL. 1 collects the first four chapters of the critically
acclaimed webcomic series by Glyph Award nominee Jeremy Love.

Part 1 of “The Great Fables Crossover”! Thrill! To the adventures
of your favorite Fables as they fight for their very existence in the
greatest Fables epic yet! Shudder! To the danger as all of existence is
about to be wiped out with the stroke of a pen! 3 months @ 3 books per
month! = 9 amazing issues! Featuring Brazilian newcomer Joao Ruas, who
brings his exquisite style and elegance as our new cover artist!

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #33

Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham

Art by Russ Braun & Jose Marzan Jr.

Cover by Brian Bolland

Part 2 of “The Great Fables Crossover”! This is the opening salvo
in what will come to be known around the world as “The Great Fables
Crossover” (except for that one issue of FABLES that comes out the
previous week that actually starts it, but who gives a crap?). You
know, everyone is always saying, "Hey, we want to see Jack get his ass
kicked." And since this is a crossover, there could be all kinds of
people who might be kicking Jack's ass. But it'll probably only involve
the one person you’re thinking would do something

like that.

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE LITERALS #1

Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges

Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy

Cover by Mark Buckingham

Part 3 of “The Great Fables Crossover”! If you're a reader of JACK
OF FABLES, then you're familiar with The Literals – an extended family
of characters who literally embody literary notions. It's also very
possible that one of The Literals may have created all of the Fables
plus the universe in which they reside, unbeknownst to our beloved
Fables.

The full story on this enigmatic crew of characters begins here,
the first in a 3-issue miniseries and Part 3 of "The Great Fables
Crossover," an epic, 9-part tale spanning the pages of FABLES and JACK
OF FABLES. The story kicks off when Jack reveals the existence of The
Literals to Fabletown, and things quickly get chaotic from there.
Fables don't like the idea of having a living god who can wipe them out
with the stroke of a pen, and have thus decided to get rid of The
Literals. Will they succeed in erasing their creator from existence, or
will he literally rub them out first?

On sale April 29 • 1 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MATURE READERS

AIR #8

Written by G. Willow Wilson

Art and cover by M.K. Perker

The fate of the most important artifact in history lies within
Blythe's reach, and she must use her strange link to Zayn to retrieve
it. Facing her most grueling challenge yet, Blythe struggles to
reconcile her faith in Zayn with the shocking truth behind his history.

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

BANG! TANGO #3

Written by Joe Kelly

Art by Adrian Sibar & Rodney Ramos

Cover by Howard Chaykin

Life on the lam is dangerous enough business for a gun-happy hit
man, but the temperature reaches a boiling point on the dance floor
when he discovers what an ex-flame is packing under her skirt! The
scorching new miniseries continues!

On sale April 1 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HAUNTED TANK #5

Written by Frank Marraffino

Art by Henry Flint

Cover by Ted McKeever

April 2003: The Haunted Tank rolls into Baghdad after only 21 days
of conflict, and its crew looks forward to a quick rotation home. But
as their ghostly compatriot knows all too well, in war, things aren’t
always how they first appear. And those who don’t learn from history
are doomed to repeat it.

In a mad fever dream, John Constantine wonders why he’s always cursed to fall for the wrong girl. And if you think that’s a distraction, wait

until you see what the London city fathers have unearthed in the developing Olympic Village!

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER: ROOTS OF COINCIDENCE TP

Written by Andy Diggle

Art by Leonardo Manco & Giuseppe Camuncoli

Cover by Lee Bermejo

Constantine must discover who has been manipulating recent events
around him in this collection featuring HELLBLAZER #243-244 and
#247-249. But first he must understand his own relationship to the web
of synchronicity that binds his life. To do so, he will tap into a
source of terrifying and blasphemous power, and what it reveals will
change his life forever.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

DMZ #41

Written by Brian Wood

Art by Nikki Cook

Cover by John Paul Leon

Having rejected the relative safety and stability of Parco
Delgado's government enclave (as well as a relationship with Matty
Roth), Zee ventures out into the wilds of the DMZ. What is she seeking?
Peace of mind? A greater truth? Or does she see Parco for what he truly
is and would rather be alone and drifting than a part of it?

On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #12

Written by Matthew Sturges

Art by Luca Rossi & Grazia Lobaccaro

Cover by Esao Andrews

Part 2 of “The Space Between”! Disappointed by everyone around her,
Fig is unsure who to trust and is back at square one. Where do you go
when there's nowhere to go? You go nowhere. Or you stop being you. Or
you go to the Goblin Market with the things that go "HZZZZZZ."
Featuring werewolves galore and the return of the House’s first
waitress, Rina, whose political convictions will blow your mind.

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

INCOGNEGRO SC

Written by Mat Johnson

Art by Warren Pleece

Photo cover

“[An] engrossing graphic novel, with its smart dialogue and sharp images.” — The New York Times

Writer Mat Johnson, winner of the prestigious Hurston-Wright Legacy
Award for fiction, constructs a fearless graphic novel that is both a
page-turning mystery and a disturbing exploration of race and
self-image in America, masterfully illustrated with rich period detail
by Warren Pleece (THE INVISIBLES, HELLBLAZER). In the early 20th
century, when lynchings were commonplace throughout the American South,
a few courageous reporters from the North risked their lives to expose
these atrocities. They were African-American men who, due to their
light skin color, could pass for white. They called this dangerous
assignment going “incognegro.”

Zane Pinchback, a reporter for the New York-based New Holland
Herald, is sent to investigate the arrest of his own brother, charged
with the brutal murder of a white woman in Mississippi. With a lynch
mob already swarming, Zane must stay “incognegro” long enough to
uncover the truth behind the murder in order to save his brother — and
himself.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 27

136 pg, B&W, • $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

PREACHER BOOK ONE HC

Written by Garth Ennis

Art by Steve Dillon

Cover by Glenn Fabry

“Features more blood and blasphemy than any mainstream comic in memory. Cool.” — Entertainment Weekly

Available for the first time in hardcover, preacher Jesse Custer
begins his dark journey to find God, in this volume collecting PREACHER
#1-12, plus pinups from PREACHER #50 and #66. After merging with a
bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan preacher Jesse Custer has
become completely disillusioned with the beliefs to which he had
dedicated his entire life. Now possessing the power of “the word,” an
ability to make people do whatever he utters, Custer begins a violent
and riotous journey across the country. Joined by his gun-toting
girlfriend Tulip and the hard-drinking Irish vampire Cassidy, Custer
loses faith in both God and man as he witnesses dark atrocities and
improbable calamities during his exploration of America. This new
collected edition features an all-new introduction by series writer
Garth Ennis.

The cold and omnipotent Phantom Stranger is the only man throughout
all of time who vexes the mysterious Madame Xanadu. When the two
timeless lovers meet in a final confrontation, the past, present and
future will hang in the balance!

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED #28

Written by Jason Aaron

Art and cover by RM Guera

In 1975, two federal agents were shot and killed on the Prairie
Rose Indian Reservation. This issue, find out what really happened that
day and who fired the fatal shots as we catch up with jailed militant
Lawrence Belcourt and the lonely mystic known only as Catcher.

On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SEAGUY: THE SLAVES OF MICKEY EYE #1

Written by Grant Morrison

Art and cover by Cameron Stewart

In 2008 alone, superstar writer Grant Morrison killed Batman, put
the entire DC Universe through its FINAL CRISIS and concluded the
unanimously beloved ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. But what does a writer who’s
written every significant Super Hero do when he can create any Super
Hero he wants? The answer, of course, is SEAGUY! Morrison (THE
INVISIBLES) rejoins original SEAGUY artist Cameron Stewart (SEVEN
SOLDIERS) in an all-new adventure starring the cult-favorite character!

In Seaguy’s cartoon future world, everyone is a Super Hero and no
one dies. It’s absolutely perfect...Or is it? In this follow-up to the
cult 2004 miniseries, Seaguy resurfaces with a sinister new partner, a
hatred of the sea and a rebel restlessness he can’t explain. Why are
Doc Hero and his ex-archenemy Silvan Niltoid, the Alien from Planet
Earth, whispering strange equations? Why is Death so useless? And can
that really be the ghost of Chubby Da Choona mumbling uncanny warnings
and dire prophecies of ultimate catastrophe?

When the grotesque powers lurking behind the corporation known as
Mickey Eye and the Happy Group attempt to erase Seaguy’s entire
existence, can he possibly get it together in time to save a world so
far gone it can’t even imagine the horror lying in wait? Find out here
in Morrison’s own personal reframing of the Super Hero concept for the
21st century.

On sale April 1 • 1 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 2: LUST FOR LIFE NEW EDITION TP

Written by Warren Ellis

Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos

Cover by Darick Robertson

In this second volume of TRANSMETROPOLITAN, which now has been
reconfigured to collect issues #7-12, renegade journalist Spider
Jerusalem targets three of society's most worshipped and warped
pillars: politics, religion, and television. When Spider tries to shed
light on the atrocities of these institutions, he finds himself fleeing
a group of hit men/kidnappers in possession of his ex-wife's frozen
head, a distorted creature alleging to be his son, and a vicious
talking police dog.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • FC, 144 pg, $14.99 US

Mature Readers

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #7

Written by Joshua Dysart

Art by Alberto Ponticelli

Cover by Dave Johnson

The book IGN called “contender for best new series of the year,” as
well as the praise-winner from Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis, G4 TV, The
Onion, and Ain’t It Cool News features a special stand-alone story:
Locals believe the sub-Sahara bush that Moses now calls home to be
haunted by the world’s darker inclinations. But Is Moses preparing for
a standoff with that evil... or is he the spirit itself?

Don’t miss this special jumping-on point issue, featuring the debut of new cover artist Dave Johnson!

On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

YOUNG LIARS #14

Written by David Lapham

Art and cover by David Lapham

Things take a turn for the worse for Annie X as her dream surgery
goes horribly wrong. Now everything from her blossoming modeling career
to her insatiable affair with Danny has gone down the tubes. See the
flipside of the idyllic little town called Browning, and learn just how
far Annie will have to sink to find salvation.

On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

UNCLE SAM DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross

Art and cover by Alex Ross

“The most eloquent use of a super-human archetype for a great many
years, Darnall and Ross have with UNCLE SAM produced a luminous and
moving study of America’s iconographic landscape . . .” — Alan
Moore

Alex Ross illustrates a vibrant, hallucinatory tour of modern
America as seen through the eyes of a homeless man who may be the
living spirit of America in this new hardcover edition of a Vertigo
classic. With dynamic painted art by Alex Ross, UNCLE SAM is the story
of a star-spangled vagrant clad in red, white and blue, guided by the
voices in his head and his own fractured memories. Absorbed by
history-traveling visions of America's dark past, Uncle Sam struggles
to piece together the scattered clues of his own experiences in this
deep and thoughtful look at America's checkered past.

CMX/Flex Comix. Citro’s an all-too-human android boy who lives with his
“grandfather,” an old mechanic, and Corona, the mechanic’s
granddaughter. When warring factions battle it out at his home, a
powerful device implants itself in Citro, making him both more powerful
and the target of evil forces. Tragedy propels Citro and Corona on a
quest, accompanied by their new ally Tera, the broomstick- flying,
techno-witch.

CMX. Everyone in young Miel’s family has magical powers, but she’s not
really interested in developing hers. Miel wants to live a more normal
life, much to her older sister’s disapproval. But when she encounters a
boy who needs some help—and who happens to resemble the handsome and
beloved young prince of the realm—Miel may just have found the
motivation she needs to develop her own special gifts.

CMX. Nanase continues to investigate the death of Fire Chief Tsuruga,
convinced that it was no accident. Meanwhile, someone is out to stop
her by any means necessary. When she’s attacked at home, the only one
who can help her may be “Firebug,” the mysterious arsonist. Then when
the son of Nanase’s supervisor becomes the primary suspect in a fatal
fire, she sets out to prove he’s not guilty.

CMX. Chouko is now a freshman in college and busy with school
activities. Kei tries to distance himself from her by throwing himself
into his latest work. Despite these obstacles, they do eventually find
themselves drawn back to each other, and their mutual affection grows
stronger. But things may be complicated by an excursion Kei takes with
a female friend from his past.

CMX. Is it possible that Manami’s coveted Sahgan card is actually a
fake? That’s what a competitor claims…and he’s got a Sahgan card of
his own! The only person who knows the truth is Araki, the boy who
looks like Sahgan and who claims he’s through with cards forever! She’s
still all mixed up about the guy and can't decide whether she hates him
or has a crush on him.

CMX. The classically trained Masumi continues to struggle with modern
dance. The frustrated choreographer just may replace her with a more
experienced dancer. But Leonhardt only wants to work with Masumi. Will
Leonhardt’s arrogance end both his and Masumi’s dancing days before
they’ve even begun?

CMX. It seems misfortune surrounds Sasuke wherever he goes, which is
precisely why Shinobu’s family has blacklisted this troublemaker and
his brother Nozomi. Despite strict instructions not to see Sasuke,
Shinobu–accompanied by her ever-loyal ninja protector Saizo–runs away
to do just that. But when they instead fall prey to a trap set by
kidnappers, will Saizo be able to save his lifelong friend?

CMX. Long buried memories begin to resurface for Lucien, and it appears
that his motivation for first wanting to marry Shakuya may not have
been so pure. A surprise kiss between the two leads to a lengthening in
the “Kuwan tattoo” on the princess’ arm. And Shakuya’s closest
handmaid, Lupina, is about to get mixed up with a dangerous guy who may
have played a role in Lucien’s disappearance.

After a valiant struggle to stop the Chimera invasion in Europe,
mankind must make its last stand on the shores of the United States. In
the highly anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION®3
game, Resistance 2™ places players in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan
Hale as he struggles against overwhelming odds to defend mankind from
the unstoppable Chimera. While wrestling with this insidious war
machine, Hale must also battle the virus raging inside of his own body
that threatens to transform him into the very creatures he fights
against.

Includes:

Chimera Advanced Hybrid • 6” h

Ravager • 7” h

Nathan Hale with Swarmer • 5” h and 2” h x 4” l

Steelhead • 6” h

Each figure features multiple points

of articulation and a base.

4-color clamshell packaging.

Advance-solicited;

on sale September 2, 2009 • Action Figures * PI

From the pages of 2009’s most anticipated DC Universe event!

BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

DC Direct is proud to produce action figures for the event of the
summer – the beginning of the highly anticipated “Blackest Night”
storyline!

Included in this series are Earth-2 Superman, the first member of the
lifeless, emotionless, Black Lanterns to be revealed; Boodikka, the
veteran corpsman who was among the first to become a member of the
Green Lantern Corps’ own policing unit, the Alpha Lanterns; Saint
Walker, the first member of the Blue Lantern Corps, which champions
hope in the universe; and Atrocitus, Abin Sur’s killer and the first to
utilize the power of blood and rage to become a member of the Red
Lantern Corps, which is out to destroy both the Sinestro and Green
Lantern Corps!

Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman 6.75” h

Blue Lantern Saint Walker 7.25” h

Alpha Lantern Boodikka 6.75” h

Red Lantern Atrocitus 7.25” h

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a
display base. The Saint Walker and Atrocitus figures include lantern
accessories, and the Boodikka figure comes with a removable face plate.

4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 30, 2009 * Action Figures * PI

HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN BUST

DESIGNED BY CARLOS PACHECO

SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

The Man of Steel becomes the latest addition to the new HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE line of busts!

In one of his most iconic poses, Superman demonstrates his titanic
strength! The base of the bust is inspired by Metropolis and
complements both the Adam Hughes and Terry Dodson Supergirl Busts from
the WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE line.

This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately
5.75” high x 5” wide x 2” deep, is packaged in a 4-color box and is
manufactured to order.

This classic interpretation of Amazonian Princess Diana Prince is
dressed in her classic-style, intricate and authentically detailed
costume, including silver- and gold-toned, metal-plated bracelets and
tiara, as well as her Lasso of Truth.

Featuring 28 points of articulation, the figure is packaged in a deluxe
4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display base.

Superman is the second character to join the new line of stylized vinyl
UNI-FORMZ™, inspired by the red-hot designer toy phenomenon!

This exciting new version of the Man of Steel is a must-have for
collectors of contemporary toy design, as well as fans of Superman.

Three unique versions of Superman are available – the classic version
in his traditional blue and red outfit and, based on the popular event
“The Death and Return of Superman,” the Cyborg variant and the
Kryptonian Life-Suit variant!

Don’t miss out! These toys are extremely limited and once they are sold
out, DC Direct will not produce these styles again!In keeping with the
tradition of designer toys, rarity of certain incarnations are the
norm. The Superman variants (Cyborg and Kryptonian Life-Suit) will be
produced in far lower quantities.

These limited-edition vinyl UNI-FORMZ™ Superman figures each feature 12
points of articulation, stand approximately 8” tall and are packaged in
a deluxe 4-color window box.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 9, 2009 * Vinyl * PI

Take a gamble on some of Gotham City’s most wanted!

ARKHAM ASYLUM POKER SET

FEATURING ART BY MARK STUTZMAN

This unique poker set includes two standard 4-color, 4-suit, 54-card
decks featuring both Arkham Asylum residents and Gotham City heroes, as
well as 300 4-color poker chips in the colors of black, blue, gold and
gray. The set is presented in a deluxe, locked metal carrying case,
which is packaged in a 4-color box. Also included are two keys to
unlock the case, five black dice and a 4-color Certificate of
Authenticity that appears as a card in the deck!

Advance-solicited; on sale September 23, 2009 * Poker Set * $199 US

HARLEY QUINN 1:2 SCALE BUST

SCULPTED BY ANDY BERGHOLTZ

The Joker’s go-to gal is the latest character to be added to the popular 1:2 scale bust line!

This bust features Harley Quinn dressed in her classic harlequin jester
outfit, which is finely tailored to the cold-cast porcelain bust. And
as a special added feature, her pom-pom adorned hat can be posed in a
variety of different ways.

Mounted on a museum-style, pedestal display base, this mixed-media
piece measures approximately 12” high (to top of head) x 7.75” wide x
5” deep, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged
in a 4-color box.

Advance solicited; on sale September 30, 2009 * Bust * $295 US

BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE: BATMAN BY DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI

BASED ON THE ART OF DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI

SCULPTED BY JIM McPHERSON

Appearing in black and white, it’s the Caped Crusader as he is seen in
one of the most influential Batman stories of all time, BATMAN: YEAR
ONE!

This pose, designed by David Mazzucchelli, was used in one of the
original promotional images for the book, and the artist himself was
consulted for the production of this statue.

The statue measures approximately 7.75” high x 4.5” wide x 2.75” deep,
is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and
is packaged in a black and white box.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 2, 2009 * Statue * $80 US

ARKHAM ASYLUM BOX SET

Beware the denizens of Arkham Asylum!

The Caped Crusader and three of his deadliest enemies are collected here in one insane box set.

The four figures, all featuring brand-new colors, are packaged together
with a 64-page book featuring stories that offer rare glimpses into the
lives of some of the most notorious residents of Gotham City’s home for
the criminally insane. Stories included are “Escape” from SHOWCASE ’95
#11, “Workin’ My Way Back to You” from THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #3,
“Penguin Dreams” from BATMAN #585 and “Fool’s Errand” from ROBIN #85.